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2 charged after shots fired at officers during Memphis Sonic robbery

Police said as officers arrived, the suspects fired shots, hitting a squad car.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — UPDATE (3/3/2022): Two people are charged after shots were fired between them and Memphis police officers during an armed robbery of a Sonic Drive-In in Parkway Village.

According to police, the shootout happened just after 9 p.m. on January 24 when officers were flagged down for an armed robbery at the Sonic at 2865 S. Perkins Rd. 

Deandre Neeley, 21, is charged with three counts of criminal attempted felony to wit: 2nd-degree murder, employing a firearm during a dangerous felony (to wit: attempted 2nd-degree murder), and three counts of aggravated robbery. 

A 16-year-old boy is charged with aggravated robbery. 

Police said as officers arrived, the suspects fired shots, hitting a squad car. Officers fired shots back toward the suspects. No officers or robbery victims were injured. 

Jail records show Neeley turned himself in on Thursday.

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There was an exchange of gunfire Monday night between police and suspects when officers responded to a robbery at the Sonic Drive-In in Parkway Village.

The shootout happened just after 9 p.m. when officers were flagged down for an armed robbery at the Sonic at 2865 S. Perkins.

MPD said, as officers arrived, the suspects fired shots, hitting a squad car.  Officers fires shots back toward the suspects.  No officers or robbery victims were injured in the shooting.  It's unknow if a suspect was shot.

Anyone with information should call CrimeStoppers at (901) 528-CASH.

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